This year Pix Patisserie will host its 2nd Annual Bastille Day Celebration with a fabulous line up of music, contests, performances, and food! Whether you want to run the 5K while drinking wine or enjoy to the sounds of Talkdemonic, we've got fun happening all day and night. Vive la France!

11 a.m.
MINI MEDOC MARATHON FUN RUN
The Medoc Marathon is a 26.2 mile race that winds through over 50 chateaux in the famous wine region of Bordeaux. You may drink water if you like, but there are also 22 "degustation" sites where you are encourage to partake in local wine tastings of Grand Cru vineyards. This year Pix owner Cheryl will run the course and to gear up, Pix is recreating a Mini Medoc Marathon! During this 5K course through N/NE Portland runners will have the opportunity to sample quality Oregon and French wines! Unlike the Medoc Marathon, we are unable to give the winner their weight in wine at the finish. However, prizes will be marked on the bottom of random wine glasses at the tasting sights. And like the Medoc marathon dressing in costume is a must! Best costume wins $100 Pix Gift Certificate. $8 Entry Fee; Runners must be 21+
E-mail pix@pixpatisserie.com to register.www.marathondumedoc.com

11 a.m.
PET PARADE WITH THE PIXIE PROJECT
Bring your cat, dog, parrot, monkey or other adorable pet to parade around the neighborhood and help support the Pixie Project - a non profit devoted to animal rescue and low-cost spay and neuter programs. If you don't have a pet, learn how you can rescue one and give them a good loving home. All participants will receive a Pix Golden Ticket for $2 in sweet treats. Donations for the Pixie Project are encouraged!www.pixieproject.org

TOUR DE PORTLAND BICYCLE SCAVENGER HUNT
This scavenger hunt starts at the SE Division Street Pix and ends at the North Williams Pix. Teams may consist of 1-3 people. First team to bring the 30 items on the list to Pix North via bicycle wins a $200 Pix Gift Certificate!
$5 entry fee to benefit SCRAP; 20 teams max; Contestants must wear helmets
E-mail pix@pixpatisserie.com to register.

Noon
CITROEN CAR SHOW & DESSERT THROWDOWN RECIPE CONTEST
Show us your best dessert recipe in one of the following categories - Ice Cream, Cakes/Tortes/Tarts, and Chocolate Bon Bons/Truffles. The winner in each category receives a 1 hour pastry lesson with Pix Owner Cheryl Wakerhauser, a box of 75% Tanzanie Origin Chocolate, AND a $100 Pix gift certificate! Submit the following to Pix at 3901 North Williams Ave. by July 8:
1. Original recipe
2. Dessert sample
3. Name
4. Phone number

Recipes will be judged on Taste (50%), Appearance (25%), and Originality (25%). Top 5 recipes from each category will be invited to the final judging at the block party.
Contest not open to professional pastry chefs working in the industry, but pastry students and baking enthusiasts are encouraged to enter!

12:15 p.m.
SPROCKETTES
The Sprockettes are the pink-n-black all female synchronized mini-bike dance troupe that encourages people to "live out their crazy and wildest dreams, therefore embracing the badassocity of life" - my kind of people! (and they put on quite an entertaining show!)www.sprockettes.org

2 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Andy Combs and the Moth & FRENCH B-I-N-G-O HALL
Wondering what to do with all that leftover French you learned in High School? All you remember is a few letters and some numbers? Perfect!! Brush up on those French basics at French Bingo! For $1 you get a playing card and 75% chocolate chips to cover up those numbers (and indulge in afterwards). If you can understand the caller you could win a dessert of your choice! It's almost as fun as an evening in France. (We said almost!)

2:45 p.m.
SCRAP EIFFEL TOWER SCULPTURE CONTEST
Challenge your creativity, artistry, and architectural skills to build the best creative interpretation of the Eiffel Tower out of reusable and recycled materials. Teams of 1-4 will sculpt their rendition of the Eiffel Tower in 45min. $10 entry fee goes to benefit SCRAP. Sculpture judged on height, creative use of materials, and overall appearance. Winning team receives $40 Pix Gift Certificates per team member. 20 teams max
E-mail pix@pixpatisserie.com to register.

3 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Boy Eats Drum Machine

3:45 p.m.
WAITER RACE
Run our obstacle course carrying a serving tray of drinks and food. Your customer's in a hurry - how fast can you deliver? But don't spill! Or you will lose points! Limited to six contestants. Winner receives a pack of gift certificates to some of Portland fabulous restaurants! Sign up at the party to participate.

4 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Team Evil & FRENCH B-I-N-G-O

5 p.m.
LIVE MUSIC: Alan Singley and the Pants Machine & COMPLETE SKATE SKATEBOARDING DEMO
This non-profit after school program partners with schools to reach students struggling with attendance, grades and behavioral issues. The program provides academic tutoring and daily life lessons on issues such as self respect, positive thinking and ambition and rewards participants with skateboarding equipment and field trips to local skate parks. Come watch these kids show off their newly acquired skills and offer up some positive support (and a donation if you can!)www.completeskate.org

5:45 p.m.
GRAPE STOMP
Back in the day, wineries crushed grapes by stomping on them with bare feet. This custom is still practiced today in parts of Portugal in the making of Port. Test your stomping skills! Three teams of three will compete to see who can stomp the most juice out of 10#'s of grapes in one minute. Winning team receives three $40 Pix Gift Certificates and all the grape juice they can make! Sign up at the party to participate.